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Weather & Climate in Baukau, Timor Leste
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baukau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Area | 142.7 sq mi (369.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4757°N, 126.4563°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dili |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
496 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 14, 1995 | 27 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M6.9 | 147 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 1991 | 106 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste | M6.6 | 107 km | 18 km |
| May 27, 2022 | 37 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M6.2 | 86 km | 49 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M6.1 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M6.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2003 | 131 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste | M6.0 | 136 km | 409 km |
| Apr 21, 1997 | 127 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.9 | 147 km | 432 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 51 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.9 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Jul 27, 2010 | 128 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 129 km | 378 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Jul 7, 1999 | 106 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 137 km | 149 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 73 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2004 | 29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 108 km | 34 km |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 70 km NNE of Baukau, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 71 km | 27 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 100 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2010 | 111 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 147 km | 177 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 61 km N of Dili, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 13 km SE of Aileu, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1995 | 16 km SE of Maliana, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in |
Baukau has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (0.2").